The 2025 SFMNP program application will be available April 2025 (link coming soon).
The 2025 Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) helps provide low-income older adults access to fresh, nutritious, unprepared locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey through farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
Eligible participants receive $50 in benefits to use at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Click here to view a list of 2024 Farmer’s Market Partners.
Applications for the 2025 SFMNP will be completed electronically using the Homegrown Benefits app/website. Process has been streamlined this year to make it simple and easy to obtain benefits. Participants can redeem benefits using both the mobile option (app) or the physical benefit card. If choosing to use a benefit card, please expect 4-6 weeks for processing and shipping.
SFMNP Timeline
- Application will be available starting April/May
- Recipients can begin redeeming benefits mid-May
- Recipient applications close September 30th
- Last day to redeem benefits is November 30th
Program eligibility
The program is available to applicants who are 60 or older, residents of Ohio and have an annual household income that is less than 185% of the poverty level (see 2024 qualifying household income levels).
Each eligible older adult in a household may apply. Applicants do not have to be COA clients. All past participants must apply yearly. COA’s role will be to assist those in our service area to determine if they are eligible for the program and to assist with completing the application if needed.
SFMNP Application
Link for application will be available soon.
Please visit the Ohio Department of Aging to learn more about the program: aging.ohio.gov/SeniorFarmersMarket